I'm still in the research phase and already spend quite a lot. I have signed up for two VA programmes (one is the VBSS and the VAClassroom) and bought lots of books on the topics. I bought software to design my website, I registered with a Women business association, will soon sign up with the Chamber of Commerce, the incorporation cost me $150 here in New Zealand and then there's the web hosting. I also have to get businesscards done, get brochures for the networking meetings and adverts in the local paper to get some local clients to start off with.